Effective April 1, 2024, Ghana has increased its passport application fees, as announced on the passport application website. Now, an expedited application for a 48-page booklet will be GH¢800, while the same service for a 32-page booklet will cost GH¢700. For the standard 32-page passport booklet, applicants will now pay GH¢500, and for the 48-page option, the fee will be GH¢644. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration proposed a fee review in 2023, seeking to raise the old application charges from GH¢100 to GH¢644. Addressing Parliament last year, Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey emphasized the need for…
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A Ghanaian couple residing in the US has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of their five-year-old son, who was fatally beaten nearly three years ago. Valerie Owusu and Emmanuel Addae were convicted of brutally assaulting the child with “at least four different instruments” over a span of three days in 2021, as per the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. Prosecutors disclosed that neither Owusu, the biological mother, nor Addae called 911 or sought medical help as the boy’s condition deteriorated. Instead, they took him to a relative’s home, where he was later found dead. “This little…
Authorities from the Ghana Police Service have located and identified the 12-year-old girl reportedly married to the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo in Nungua, Accra. Both the girl and her mother are now under police protection, according to a statement released by the police. Collaborating with the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection and the Department of Social Welfare, they are ensuring the girl receives necessary support during the ongoing investigation. In response to the marriage revelation, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, a former Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, urged legal action against those involved in the ceremony, emphasizing the…
A former member of the UK military, Godfred Sarpong, originally from Ghana, has been sentenced to three years in prison for possessing child pornography. Sarpong was found in possession of disturbing material, including pornographic images depicting animals and individuals engaging in sexual acts with a frog, snake, and dog, along with videos of child abuse, all stored on his phone. Additionally, Sarpong distributed some of these images, reportedly sharing them with 36 individuals via WhatsApp. Following his arrest, he was sentenced to three years in prison, along with restrictions on contact with children and internet usage. Reports indicate that Sarpong,…
Dr. Thomas Mensah, a renowned Ghanaian-born materials scientist, left an indelible mark on the fields of science and entrepreneurship during his illustrious career. Born in Kumasi, Ghana, in 1950, Mensah’s journey towards international prominence began with his early academic achievements and linguistic prowess. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, in 1974, where he showcased his exceptional talent by winning Ghana’s national French-language competition multiple times. Mensah’s quest for knowledge led him to pursue further studies abroad, earning a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Montpellier University in France in 1978. His fluency…
President Nana Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi as the Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), leading to the dissolution of the entire board. In light of this, Ms. Julie Essiam has been appointed as the new Commissioner-General of the GRA, succeeding Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. Ms. Essiam previously held the position of Commissioner for the Support Services Division of the GRA. Dr. Oteng-Gyasi took up the role of Board Chair of the GRA in August 2021, succeeding Professor Stephen Adei. The dissolved board included members such as Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, Adelaide Ahwireng, Prof. Peter Ohene Kyei,…
Scientists say they have successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells, using Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology. Working like scissors, but at the molecular level, it cuts DNA so “bad” bits can be removed or inactivated. The hope is to ultimately be able to rid the body entirely of the virus, although much more work is needed to check it would be safe and effective. Existing HIV medicines can stop the virus but not eliminate it. The University of Amsterdam team, presenting a synopsis, or abstract, of their early findings at a medical conference this week, stress their work remains merely…
Strong opposition arises from labor unions and civil society organizations regarding the proposed adjustment of emoluments and privileges for Article 71 officeholders at an ongoing conference hosted by the Presidential Committee on Emoluments. Article 71, entrenched in the 1992 Constitution, imposes stringent regulations on its alteration and revocation, albeit amendable. The ongoing deliberation aims for the Presidential Committee on Emoluments to gather input from stakeholders and formulate recommendations for the President’s consideration. However, both the labor force and civil society argue against the timing of this endeavor. They contend that the current economic climate is unsuitable for such adjustments. “The…
Contrary to circulating reports, John Kumah’s wife asserts that her husband’s demise was not due to poisoning but rather a valiant battle against a terminal illness lasting over a year. In an interview with Asaase News, Apostle Lilian Kumah, the widow of John Kumah, refutes claims of food poisoning, revealing that her late husband fought a terminal disease discovered by his doctors in Germany, leading to his passing on Thursday, 7 March 2024. Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, also the General Overseer of Disciples of Christ Ministries, solemnly urges an end to speculation surrounding her husband’s death, emphasizing the distress it…
The collaboration between the Trades Union Congress (TUC – Ghana) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Bureau for Workers Activities urges the Government to officially endorse ILO Convention 190 for the enhancement of workplace safety. Upon ratification, the TUC asserts that ILO Convention 190 will play a crucial role in safeguarding Ghanaian workers against gender-based violence and sexual harassment. Conducting a procession through key thoroughfares of Tamale, the TUC presented a petition to the Northern Regional Minister in his office, advocating for the ratification of ILO Convention 190. Their placards bore messages such as “Safety of Workers non-Negotiable,” “ILO Convention…